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Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins

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These Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins are high-protein, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened—perfect for cozy fall mornings. Made with pumpkin purée, warm spices, and protein-packed cottage cheese, these easy, nourishing muffins are soft, fluffy, and full of autumn flavor. A healthy make-ahead breakfast or snack you’ll love all season long!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup oat flour (or more almond flour for lower carbs)
  • 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a muffin tin (makes 6 muffins).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, pumpkin purée, eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir in almond flour, oat flour, protein powder (if using), pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among 6 muffin cups.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for a similar result.
  • Add chopped nuts, dark chocolate chips, or raisins for variety.
  • Use all almond flour for a lower-carb version.
  • These freeze well—wrap individually for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for best texture.

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